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U.S. v. GARCIA SOTA

No. 17-3091 Consolidated with 17-3092.

948 F.3d 356 (2020)

UNITED STATES of America, Appellee v. Jose Emanuel GARCIA SOTA, also known as Juan Manuel Maldonado Amezcua, also known as Zafado, also known as Safado, Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided January 21, 2020.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Matthew B. Kaplan , Arlington, VA, appointed by the court, argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs was Elita C. Amato , Arlington, VA.

John M. Pellettieri , Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Jessie K. Liu , U.S. Attorney, and Karen P.W. Seifert , Assistant U.S. Attorney. Elizabeth Trosman , Assistant U.S. Attorney, entered an appearance.

Before: Wilkins, Circuit Judge, and Williams and Sentelle, Senior Circuit Judges.

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